€600 Main Event Day 3 | 2026 Battle of Malta Autumn Edition

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Flashback: Alejandro Asenjo Wins 2026 Battle of Malta Summer Main Event

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When one of your friends runs deep in a tournament or wins a side event, it’s already a big deal. Two friends winning the same Main Event feels like an even rarer feat. But rare isn't impossible, and just two years after Cosme Gomez triumphed in the 2024 Autumn Edition, Alejandro Asenjo managed to take down the 2026 Battle of Malta Summer Edition Main Event at Casino Malta.

From a field of 2,667 entries that generated a €1,186,962 prize pool, Asenjo emerged victorious after a four-way deal was agreed. He locked up €94,520 before doubling up multiple times to claim the trophy.

He defeated Marko Cosic (€90,850) in a very short heads-up battle, while Stavros Passias finished third for the largest payout of €114,150. Chip leader going into the final table, Georgios Papakonstantinou, completed the deal in fourth place for €100,800.

2026 Battle of Malta Summer Edition Main Event Final Table Results

Place	Player	Country	Prize
1	Alejandro Asenjo	Spain	€94,520*
2	Marko Cosic	Serbia	€90,850*
3	Stavros Passias	Greece	€114,150*
4	Georgios Papakonstantinou	Greece	€100,800*
5	Angelo Censabella	Italy	€43,900
6	Danilo Scevola	Italy	€35,600
7	Gianluca Donini	Italy	€27,050
8	Fredrick Bratein	Norway	€19,350

*Denotes four-way deal

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1 day 4 hours ago

Some Chip Leaders After the Break

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Level 25 : Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante

Level: 25

Blinds: 30,000/60,000

Ante: 60,000

1 day 4 hours ago

Your Personal Poker Rail: Introducing the New PokerNews MyPlayers Feed

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The poker world moves fast and during massive events, it’s nearly impossible to keep track of everyone. Whether you’re following a high-stakes pro, a local hero from your home game, or a family member chasing a bracelet, PokerNews makes your life a whole lot easier with the launch of MyPlayers.

And it's now received a massive overhaul, introducing new features just in time for poker's annual summer camp. This new, free feature transforms how you consume live updates, and is available to all PokerNews users.

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1 day 5 hours ago

First Break of The Day

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The remaining 96 players have been sent on their first 20-minute break of the day.

1 day 5 hours ago

Renke Hits a Straight to Double Up

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Level 24 : Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante

With around 1,100,000 already in the pot and the board showing J♥K♠3♣10♠, Kajetan Renke led out with a bet of 425,000 from the big blind. David Keuftedjian was on the button and responded by announcing all-in. Renke quickly called, and both players revealed their hands.

Kajetan Renke: Q♣9♦ All in
David Keuftedjian: 3♠3♦

Renke had turned a straight, while Keuftedjian had flopped a set of threes and needed to improve on the river to win.

However, the 7♦ river brought no help for Keuftedjian, and Renke secured a decent double-up.

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1 day 5 hours ago

The Battle of Malta is heading to Barcelona!

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A new destination, a new partnership, and another exciting poker festival are coming in January 2027! The Battle of Malta is joining forces with Casino Barcelona to bring players a brand-new edition from January 20-24.

Curious about the schedule, the €600 Main Event, and what players can expect? Find out all the details below!

Full Article Here

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More Players Hit the Rail

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Smith Finds a Double-Up

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Level 24 : Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante

Vincent Smith moved all-in for 365,000 from early position. The action folded around to Skremmydas Nikolaos in the big blind, who took some time before making the call. Both players turned over their cards.

Vincent Smith: K♠9♦ All in
Skremmydas Nikolaos: K♥10♥

The J♥J♣9♥ flop gave Smith two pair, while Nikolaos picked up several outs with a gutshot straight draw, a flush draw, and the chance to hit a higher pair.

However, the 6♠ turn and 5♠ river brought no help for Nikolaos. Smith held on to win the pot and doubled up, giving himself another chance in the tournament.

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1 day 6 hours ago

Shengelia and Muccini Chop a Big Pot

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Level 24 : Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante

Bachana Shengelia opened from early position with a raise to 100,000. The action folded around to Davide Muccini in the small blind, who three-bet to 330,000. Shengelia took some time before making the call.

On the J♦3♣J♣ flop, Muccini continued with a bet of 180,000, but Shengelia raised to 360,000. Muccini called.

The 4♣ landed on the turn, and Muccini checked. Shengelia quickly moved all-in, and Muccini made the call just as quickly.

Davide Muccini: K♦J♥ All in
Bachana Shengelia: K♠J♠

Both players held the same hand, and with no flush possible. The 5♠ river completed the board, and the two players chopped the pot.

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